Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
This classic chocolate chip cookie recipe yields soft and chewy cookies perfect for sharing or savoring alone.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room-temperature butter for best results.
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Add-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined. Avoid over-mixing; a few lumps are okay.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will look slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a classic presentation, stack cookies on a plate and dust with sea salt. Pair with cold milk or create ice cream sandwiches for a delightful treat.